Page 383 - Chinese Art Auction April 25, 2020 2020 Galerie Zacke

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A dATed 1322 JAIN sIlVeR-INlAId
buddhIsT AlTAR shRINe

Western India, rajasthan. Cast in copper alloy with
a jina seated in meditation on a throne supported
by lions, surrounded by seated or standing figures
of tirthankaras, his eyes and auspicious srivasta
marks picked out in silver, on openwork plinth,
extensive inscriptions on the back in Devanagari
with the date 1379 (= 1322 AD).

Provenance: From a British private collection.
condition: Good condition with some wear, dents
especially to the base and finial, small losses. Fine
patina with malachite green areas.

Weight: 826.0 g
Dimensions: Height 17.2 cm
estimate euR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

454
A cARVed IVORy
gANeshA shRINe,
c. 1900

India. The ivory carved and
mounted on a matching wood
base, with Ganesha seated on a
four-legged throne holding his
various attributes and adorned
in regal garments and elaborate
jewelry with a large crown
on his head and a mandorla
surrounding him.

Provenance: Old German
private collection (paper label to
back of base). German private
collection, acquired from the
above.
condition: Superb condition
with one small repair to
the ivory halo and minimal
associated losses, minor age
cracks, fine patina.
Weight: 1,942 g
Dimensions: Height 24.8 cm (the
figure) and 30.5 cm (incl. base)
estimate euR 1.000,-
Starting price EUr 500,-

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